SRC commissions Baby Care Room to support student-parents on campus

The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, commissioned a Baby Care Room at the Procurement Block to support the childcare needs of students and staff. The facility, initiated and renovated under the leadership of the SRC Women’s Commissioner for the 2024/2025 academic year, aims to alleviate the challenges faced by student-parents on campus.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by management, faculty, staff, students, and invited guests. In her address, the Secretary of the Institute, Dr. Mrs. Victoria Kunbuor commended the initiative, describing it as a demonstration of the SRC’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and support for parents balancing academic and family responsibilities.

The Dean of Students, Professor Akonnor, applauded the Women’s Commissioner for her dedication to championing the establishment of the facility. She further encouraged the newly elected Women’s Commissioner to maintain the standard set, keep the facility in good form, and ensure a sustainable maintenance system.

The SRC expressed gratitude to management and the wider student body for their support, noting that the facility will contribute significantly to the well-being and academic success of student-parents. The event featured speeches, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a tour of the facility.

Equipped with comfortable, child-friendly amenities, the Baby Care Room provides a safe and conducive environment for nursing and childcare. The initiative has been warmly received by the GIMPA community as a progressive step towards advancing work-life and study-life balance.